Great Sword
Hit-and-run with massive charged strikes
PvE Rating
★★★★★
5/5
Difficulty
easy
Mobility
low
Damage
10/10
Speed
2/10
Description
The heaviest melee weapon in MHW. Sheathe, wait for an opening, then unleash a devastating True Charged Slash for maximum damage.
Strengths
- +Highest single-hit damage in the game
- +Simple to learn
- +Tackle gives super armor through attacks
Weaknesses
- -Very slow attacks require good timing
- -Low mobility while unsheathed
- -Missing TCS wastes huge damage potential
Special Mechanic
True Charged Slash -- a three-level charge dealing the highest single-hit damage in the game.
Best For
Wake-up hitsHigh burst damagePunishing openings
Pro Tips
- 1Always aim for True Charged Slash (TCS) -- skip levels with tackles.
- 2Tackle through roars to maintain your charge combo.
- 3Crit Draw builds are excellent for beginners.